Media Coverage

Saroja, CAG, discusses the new set of rules announced by the Department of Consumer Affairs to curb fake reviews and reviews on e-com sites and how these rules will offer consumers a safer shopping experience.

Vishnu Mohan Rao shares his opinion about the outcome of COP 27 with WINDPRO, published by the Indian Wind Power Association

Afroz, CAG explains why those extensive networks comprising the city's waste workers are absolutely key to any recycle-reuse efforts. As this article explains, it's their work that saves about 2000 tonnes of used clothes from ending up in landfills.

A commemoration of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was held in Tirunelvelli and Thiruvarur. The aim was to sensitise young drivers about the consequences of not keeping road rules. 

Saroja, CAG explains why FSSAI's recent draft regulations on Front of Pack Labelling can potentially mis-lead the public. It gives the impression that all  processed foods are healthy at some level. This will allow manufacturers to manipulate the system by just adding a few positive ingredients into their otherwise unhealthy mix.

An event to mark the World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims was conducted yesterday by CAG, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police, and the Dr. Ambedkar Law University. The event was aimed at prioritising human life over speed and convenience and was dedicated to eliminating fatalities from road crashes. The theme this year was justice, which discusses the need to highlight the various socio-economic fallouts of road crashes.

The TN Sustainable Energy Transformation Dialogues organised by CAG, WRI and Auroville Consulting brought together policy makers, technical resource persons and civil society organisations to reflect on Tamil Nadu's role in India’s just announced low emissions pathways in Egypt (COP 27), the state’s ambitious RE targets and clean energy measures.

Sumana, CAG, commenting on CMDA's notification to widen 422 roads in two of Chennai's Corporation limits, explains that widening roads might seem useful in the short term; but it's simply an invitation for more vehicles. Before long, the CMDA will likely be solving congestion problems again. The CMDA has invited the public to write in with their comments on the proposed changes, before 1st December. Why not write and ask for sustainable roads that prioritise pedestrians, cyclists and public transport over private motor vehicles?

S. Saroja, CAG, was one of the speakers at the recent FICCI CASCADE seminar. The seminar aimed to raise awareness about the thriving smuggling and counterfeit trade in the country. It highlighted the need for better policies, increased penalties and strict enforcement, to fight this menace.

Despite instructions from the government to stop the sale of seatbelt blocker clips, these are still easy to purchase across the country. (Seatbelt blocker clips stop the car's alarm system from going off when the seatbelt is not engaged.) Interestingly, even these clips are made to fit only the front seats, because rear passenger seats are not fitted with an alarm system at all. It is no surprise then that CAG's study on seatbelt use found zero compliance among rear seat passengers. 

Vishnu Rao, CAG, explains how there is a disconnect between customers who want to go solar, and those that provide these services. A fragmented supply chain where parts and services are offered by diverse companies is one of the reasons for this disconnect.

The event 'Workshop on road safety decision making in Tirunelveli' was covered by the press, excerpts of which are below.'